Cyber Security Specialist (Network Security)
United States Court
- San Francisco, CA
- $86,573-167,349 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide technical advice on design, procurement, and implementation of networks for Ninth Circuit court units.
- Answer technical questions for Ninth Circuit court units regarding national network security requirements, including the Administrative Office of the United States Courts' (AO's) Scorecard requirements.
- Provide subject matter expertise on issues regarding firewalls, DNS, and other specific network technologies.
- Maintain documentation related to network security configurations and procedures.
- Assist local courts with implementing network access control measures.
- Use cyber defense tools for continual monitoring and analysis of system activity to identify suspicious and malicious activity.
- Perform analysis of log files from a variety of sources (e.g., individual host logs, network traffic logs, firewall logs, and intrusion detection system [IDS] logs) to identify possible threats to network security.
- Provide timely detection, identification, and alerting of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities and distinguish these incidents and events from benign activities.
- Conduct risk assessments based on the CIS Critical Controls, providing expertise in the area of network security
- Ability to identify and analyze network and other IT security risks and to implement resolutions.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well with diverse teams and coordinate multiple tasks and responsibilities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to tailor information to effectively communicate with various audiences including federal judges, court unit executives, and court unit staff.
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills, and the ability to give organized, confident trainings and presentations on IT Security topics to a non-technical layperson audience.
- Ability to use tact and diplomacy in dealing effectively with all stakeholders.
- Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
- Security+ or similar certification
- At least 4 years of professional IT experience
- Strong understanding of IT Security best practices
- Demonstrated ability to collaboratively analyze, design, and implement effective IT security solutions
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college
- Cisco CCNA or similar certification
- CISSP, CISA, or similar certification
- Experience implementing and/or assessing the CIS Critical Security Controls
- Federal pension plan and optional employer-matching Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401K).
- Choice of a variety of employer-subsidized federal health and life insurance plans.
- Optional dental, vision, and long-term care coverage.
- Flexible spending account to pay out-of-pocket health and dependent care expenses with tax-free dollars.
- Public transit subsidy.
- On-site gym (in Browning Courthouse).
- Remote/Telework/Work-From-Home options are available.
- Priority consideration will be given to applicants who apply by April 24, 2024.
- Position will remain open until filled.